Eliot's Eats

Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow

By Eliot, on August 31st, 2022

A review of a new novel about family, heritage, traditions and history. The book is set in Natchez, Mississippi and it’s a history we should all learn about. Keep reading for the review and a couple of cobbler recipes from the archives. . . . → Read More: Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow

Big Night Risotto (or Tomato Herb Risotto)

By Eliot, on August 30th, 2022

Movies & Munchies is revisiting a great food film, Big Night—written, directed, and starring Stanley Tucci. . . . → Read More: Big Night Risotto (or Tomato Herb Risotto)

Roasting Pan Suppers, a cookbook review

By Eliot, on August 18th, 2022

This is an unsolicited book review. I bought this book for a gift just because I knew the recipient liked cookbooks and liked quick and easy dinners. I also love cookbooks and quick and easy meals so I read the book before I gifted it.

About the Book:

Over 70 delicious and hassle-free meals that . . . → Read More: Roasting Pan Suppers, a cookbook review

Mexican Street Dog Cocktail

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2022

The title of this cocktail has a few different stories behind it: a dog, an artist, a bottle of tequila and a riff on a favorite cocktail. . . . → Read More: Mexican Street Dog Cocktail

“In My Kitchen” August 2022

By Eliot, on August 10th, 2022

Welcome August and “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2022

Summer Salad, Version II

By Eliot, on August 5th, 2022

Here’s a recipe for “Corn, Nectarine, Cucumber, Tomato, Radish, Beet, Feta and Arugula Salad with Habanero Vinaigrette” or simply Summer Salad, Version II. . . . → Read More: Summer Salad, Version II

Washington, D.C….what we ate.

By Eliot, on July 30th, 2022

Business trip to a conference in D.C….but we managed to find some interesting places to eat. . . . → Read More: Washington, D.C….what we ate.

Summer Salad

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2022

Not the most creative of titles but this is a good way to use up cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden. I also threw in a bonus recipe nod for another way to use shishito peppers. Keep reading. . . . → Read More: Summer Salad

Tarragon Deviled Eggs

By Eliot, on July 24th, 2022

This is a rare post for Lit Happens Book Club. Carnegie’s Maid inspired some delicious Tarragon Deviled Eggs. . . . → Read More: Tarragon Deviled Eggs

Anthony Bourdain, always and forever

By Eliot, on July 20th, 2022

A Cook’s Tour is the current selection for Cook the Books. It was a melancholy read for me but I finally decided to make Banh Mi sandwiches and a Moroccan potato salad. I miss him. Anthony, RIP. . . . → Read More: Anthony Bourdain, always and forever